The Film

Freda Kelly was just a shy Liverpudlian teenager when she was asked to work for a local band hoping to make it big. Though she had no concept of how far they would go, Freda had faith in The Beatles from the beginning, and The Beatles had faith in her.

History notes that The Beatles were together for 10 years, but Freda worked for them for 11. Many people came in and out of the band's circle as they grew to international stardom, but Freda remained a staple because of her unfaltering loyalty and dedication. As the Beatles' devoted secretary and friend, Freda was there as history unfolded; she was witness to the evolution – advances and setbacks, breakthroughs and challenges – of the greatest band in history.

In Good Ol' Freda, Freda tells her stories for the first time in 50 years. One of few documentaries with the support of the living Beatles and featuring original Beatles music, the film offers an insider perspective on the beloved band that changed the world of music.

Upcoming Screenings

Good Ol' Freda premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX and is now playing in theaters and festivals around the world - check back often for updates!

Email info@goodolfreda.com for more information on how to schedule a screening of Good Ol' Freda at your local theater or film festival.

"Oscar-worthy new doc. Kelly is a complete charmer. Prepare to fall in love with her."

- Atlanta Magazine

"Incredibly fun and charming."

- Austin Chronicle

"A slyly humorous and insightful portrait…of a participant in one of popular culture's most pivotal moments."

- Filmmaker Magazine

"Fantastically entertaining...a rollicking good time. Seek out Good Ol' Freda when it reaches theaters later this year."

- Cinema Blend

The Filmmakers

Ryan White (director/producer) won the Directing Award (US Documentary) at the Sundance Film Festival for his most recent documentary The Case Against 8, a behind-the-scenes look inside the high-profile case to overturn California's ban on same-sex marriage, which aired on HBO. The film was shortlisted for the Academy Awards and nominated for two Emmys.

White is also the producer/director of Pelada, an award-winning documentary about a journey around the world to 25 countries told through the lens of pick-up soccer. The film premiered at SXSW in 2010 and played in over 20 film festivals worldwide. Distributed by PBS International and Cinetic, the film received rave reviews from Variety, the New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. Previously, White had a longstanding collaboration with eight-time Emmy winner Sherry Jones. His screen credits include: Capitol Crimes (Bill Moyers, PBS); Dead Wrong: Inside an Intelligence Meltdown (CNN); 9/11: For the Record (Bill Moyers, PBS); and Country Boys (Frontline, PBS). White is a graduate of Duke University's programs in Documentary Studies, Film & Video, and Literature.

Kathy McCabe (producer) is an award-winning photographer and Beatles expert with widespread experience in the music industry. She has worked as a publicist and manager, a music video and album producer, and also a recording studio manager. She was a publicist and marketer for Pelada and initiated and engineered the production of Good Ol' Freda.

Jessica Lawson (producer) is a co-producer of The Case Against 8 and a producer of marketing and distribution for Pelada. In addition to documentary films, she produces editorial photoshoots for some of the top UK & US magazines. She was a longstanding correspondent for DailyCandy, a popular online lifestyle magazine, and has extensive industry experience at major entertainment companies including Live Nation and William Morris.